Futures are standardized contracts to buy or sell an asset—such as a stock index, currency, or commodity—at a set price on a future date. These contracts are leveraged, meaning traders can control large positions with relatively small amounts of capital through margin.
At PropShopTrader, all trading on both Warrior and Gladiator accounts takes place in a simulated environment (SIM). Although trades are not executed in live markets, they use real-time data provided by Rithmic, ensuring a realistic experience with true market pricing, depth, and slippage.
How do Futures work in the PST SIM environment? #
| Feature | Real Futures Markets | At PropShopTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Leverage | Small margin controls large notional size | Simulated margin logic mirrors real-world risk exposure |
| Market Data | Real-time exchange data (CME, etc.) | Real-time data from Rithmic |
| Order Types & Execution | Market, limit, stop, etc. | Fully supported in SIM via Tickblaze platform |
| Long/Short Trading | Speculate on price rise or fall | Allowed, within Prohibited Practices rules |
| Slippage & Depth | Affects fills and execution speed | Simulated accurately based on real-time order book depth. Note: Level 2 data can be purchased as an add-on from the Shop page. |
Which Futures contracts can I trade? #
You may trade only the contracts listed on our Available-to-Trade List.
Learn Futures with Tickblaze Resources #
Tickblaze Academy: Tickblaze Academy is your all-in-one trader development suite built inside the powerful Tickblaze ecosystem. From beginner to advanced, from retail to prop-level performance, TBA delivers the education, resources, and live mentorship you need to master the markets—without the fluff, hype, or wasted time.
It can be purchased from the Tickblaze Marketplace here.
⚠ Important Disclaimer: All trading at PropShopTrader occurs in SIM accounts using real-time data from Rithmic. There is no live market execution in Warrior or Gladiator accounts. While performance-based payouts are real, they are subject to compliance review, account integrity checks, and full adherence to our Terms of Use, Prohibited Practices, and Gladiator Contract.